hi a week ago i collected a very large longhaired german sheperd called alfie he is all spruced up and settl well with my othe ,.small german sheperd called drummer who i got six months ago he has meet all the family and grandson who is 8 and been a real dream the downside is i bought a small new car a few months ago and alfie is very big ooopppsss. i wish people would look at these dogs and not lable them he is my 4th gs and they have all been amazing my first one i had for 5 years before a fell pregnant with my daughter everyone said i should get rid of her as she was for me only and big like alfie but she was great and only sulked for about a week over the last 35years i have had a border collie a lassie collie a large huskylassie cross 4 gsds and not one problem with any they have all been about 5 to 7 years old , i would love more but my age is going against me now as drummer is only 3 and i could get 10years i hope . i look forward i hope to a lovely summer outside if not i give up on england and would look abroad so we can got out and have fun, sue stephenson loves all animals but dogs are my dream xxx
Rehomed Dogs
slide show of some of our happy endings
please email me any pictures of dogs you have rehomed happily settled into their new homes so I can add them to our slide show.
theteam@dogsos.co.uk
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Please let us know how your new pal is doing here:-
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(Posted on 2009-05-14 19:10:00 by )
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The Staffy we travelled from Portsmouth to Dewsbury to collect has settled in as part of the family, Sadie is a character and a totally different character from our previous doggies, very lively and playful, still just a puppy.
She travels well in the car, looking forward to holidays in Devon with her. She likes her food and asks for a dish of tea now and again. Loves tug of war games with ropes, rubber toys, tea towels, my ties etc.
All the neighbours cats we used to get in the garden now go somewhere else, cant imagine why!
She thinks horses are just very big dogs, obviously hasn`t seen them before.
Other dogs are virtually ignored unless they want to run and play, she is very very good.
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We have had our Daisy for 19 momths now and we absolutely adore her. She is a brown brindle and white Staffy.She is so affectionate and so comical , she is a proper clown. She loves all her toys and we could not wish for a more delightful and happy dog. She is my shadow, she follows me everywhere and she loves me as much as I love her.We have another rescue dog called Twink He is a German Shepherd x Staffy He too had a bad start in life, We dearly love our dogs so what makes the other toe-rags tick? That they can abuse the other poor animals. If it were possible I would take all the animals in need of a loving home and love them all. IF ONLY??? We can't thank the Doris Banham Sanctuary enough for rehoming our Daisy with us, and also for giving us our very first rosette for second place in the Happiest Rescue Dogs photographic competition when our friend Paula submitted a photograph of our two dogs Twink and Daisy, It was without doubt the proudest day of my life. Thankyou so much Pam Emmins
(Posted on 2009-01-24 12:11:00 by ) -
Mickey (rehomed slide 46) has just had his 'first birthday'. Still impeccably behaved and spoilt rotten, loves his holidays in the caravan and has seen lots of countryside (and cows). He really surprised us all when we went to the beach as we weren't expecting him to go and play in the sea although he didn't take to surfing!
At home, he's a proper tart, loves the sun and often goes missing into the back garden sunbathing, after he's chased away the squirrels and birds.
There's never been a dull moment with him around, a real character. Giving him a home has been one of the most satisfying and rewarding things we have ever done, keep up the good work.
(Posted on 2008-10-01 21:27:00 by ) -
Well you'll never believe it, it's Eddie's "birthday" tomorrow - he's been here a year :) how quick has that gone! Obviously he will be spoilt rotten. Unfortunately one of his birthday presents hasnt yet arrived - a bed that he will fit in! But we're sure he wont notice if it's late. He's totally outgrown the bed we bought him last August as he is now twice the size he was then. He continues to be a credit to his breed and 99% well behaved. We love him soooo much and he is totally devoted to the pair of us (as i type he's sat bolt upright on the sofa ,so he can see out of the window, waiting for Darren to get home). We wouldnt be without him and can't thank you all enough for giving him the chance of another life. The vet has given him a clean bill of health. We will never understand how his previous owners could just get rid of him, but their loss is our enormous gain. He brings so much life and love to our house. We will post some more photos when the forum is back up.
(Posted on 2008-08-22 17:30:00 by ) -
I have had Simba for over a month now. He came to me a very timid, scared and quiet boy with no confidence, slowly but surely his confidence is growing and I see a change in him every day. He is turning into a very affectionate and loving happy boy who is a lot of fun to be with. He loves his toys, chilling in the garden and walks and has settled in very well in to his new home. It has taken him and me a little time to adjust to things as I haven't had a dog around the house for a couple of years but it makes the house much more homely with Simba here. Although he has his mischievous moments like stealing food off the table he is the perfect dog, loving, gentle and fun. Simba and I have become very close and he is a much loved boy. After being neglected and treated horribly I am happy that I can give him a new loving life. Thanks very much.
(Posted on 2008-08-20 14:57:00 by ) -
We have had Sid now for just over 3 months, he's great, we look at him and wonder how anyone could have abandened him, he makes us smile everyday. He loves his walks, loves dossing in the garden and loves to demolish any toy you give him!!! We had some photos developed last week, they were of Sid from day 1 to now, it took my breath away to see how thin he was when we had him and how stocky, young and playful he is now, full of life, thank goodness.
(Posted on 2008-08-07 18:52:00 by ) -
We have had Meg for nearly two weeks now,a big Staffy girl of a year old.Despite arriving in season into our house of 4 Staffs ( including our neutered male) she has been the perfect dog.Yes she was unsure for the first day or so and was shy,we knew she wanted us as we did her and she could not be sweeter.Now, two weeks later she is on the sofa asleep or in the garden playing or sunbathing.She loves her walks and even though she was in kennels for months she is perfectly clean in the house.We can't work out why she was unwanted as you'll never find a dog more loving or eager to be with you.We are thrilled to bits with her ,love her like mad and it's just the biggest bonus to know we have given her the life of comfort she deserves.We have bought pups in the passed ,they are elderly now,but this being our second rescue staffy ,we would never buy another from a breeder again.How could you when the most beautifull dogs need a home.?Thankyou for all the work you do to save these lovely dogs.We will always do what we can to help.
(Posted on 2008-08-05 22:46:00 by ) -
Well cid has been with us 2 wks and he has settled in so well, we couldnt of asked for a nicer, gentler or better behaved dog if we tried, he is absolutley stunning and we love him desperatley the moment we saw him, he is a carzy little might, he sleeps in the weirdest posistions, digs holes in the garden with his nose and has the worst farts on this earth, they make ur eyes water lol But he truely is the most amazing dog and he has made our life so much better and happier with him in it!!!!!!!
(Posted on 2008-08-05 21:39:00 by ) -
We took our GSD as a puppy of 6 months old from you. He had just arrived mins before from the pound on day 7 instead of being PTS.
Whilst he has been sufferring from seperation anxiety since arriving (we spent the first week in turns on the sofa) and swallowing his food so quick it didn't touch the sides, he is now in training and although he has some kinks and peculiarities we are gradually giving him the confidence he needs to enjoy being a dog.
He learnt to swim (now proficient, although he was tall enough to run on the bottom of the river and pretend for a while!) and has mastered many commands.
The local vet suggested we put a ball in his food to slow him down, so he just picked up the ball and threw it out!
Although we have a long way to go with repairing the damage of is first owners, we are in for the long haul and he is gradually accepting he has 2 owners, not one, as with many GSD. He dislikes most females (I am the exception, but his trust is not 100%) and does growl at them, so we know he was frightened by a female (human) at some point.
Now in the best health he romps around on daily walks and mostly comes when called although he needs further socialisation with other pooches and needs to know he is not the small toy pooch he thinks he is, especially when playing with the cat.
We love him dearly and hope he feels the same.
(Posted on 2008-08-05 12:27:00 by ) -
We have had Trixie a german shepherd cross for some two months. She was very nervous at first but has now settled well. A valuable member of thefamily. Thank you very much.
(Posted on 2008-07-19 09:48:00 by ) -
Betty who was at Great Dane Rescue near Boston.
Betty is living in a lovely home near Grantham out in the country where she has lots of space to run around in. She has settled in really well with their other dog Starsky, cats and horses. What a lucky lady!!
(Posted on 2008-07-11 19:55:00 by )
Doris Banham Dog Rescue
Registered Charity Number 1103372

Hi
My Grandma has rehomed a staffy called Bailey and at the start of summer it was her 1 yr mark. Everyone loves her and she loves everyone back. She is one of the cutest dogs i have evr seen and she is so beautiful my grandma got ill with the flu and Bailey stayed with her all day, she is soo loyal and i cant see how people stereotype them as she is almost too loveable : )) Thanx for findin her :-X xxx : )